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Who ever once said that Valentine’s Day is a gimmick to make guys  spend money? Does February 14th of every year mean that every guy with girlfriends has to dig a hole in their pockets?

Weeks before valentine’s day, we’ve decided to spend it back in Penang, Malaysia since we’re going back soon. (Oh, and because the present I planned to get him, couldn’t make it in time. LOL!) We planned to go Eden, The Ship for our valentine’s day celebration in April. So, I really didn’t expect anything. Honest! Well, as the old saying goes, make everyday valentine’s day. Into one year relationship with him, everyday really IS valentine’s day. Oh well, at least February 14th should be a little more ‘extraordinary’ than normal days.

He made an appointment with the hairdresser days before Feb 14th so I thought he didn’t have anything planned that day. I asked should we buy some steak to have for dinner? He said, it’s too expensive since we’re saving up money for my tuition. So I thought we’re celebrating it in Penang. Okay lah, I at least wanted this day to be a little different than an ordinary day. So, I was disappointed la.

When I woke up early in the morning, it was raining heavily. KP said, let’s go out for breakfast! I was like “What? In this weather?” Yea. So we went to grab some Mc’Donald breakfast and he took me to a park where I’ve always wanted to go picnic. He said, “Sorry darling, I planned for us to have picnic here, but it’s raining.”  So we both sat in the car, with rain as heavy as can be, having our breakfast. Although we can’t have breakfast as he planned, it was beautiful enough to have breakfast in the rain, in the beautiful park.

Rain drops on my side of the window

As we woke up very early (used to it due to our working time), I felt like taking a nap around noon. This is after we came back from the hair dresser la. With a kiss on my forehead, we both fell asleep, me in his arms which is the safest place in the world.  When I woke up 2 hrs later, he was already awake. He pretend to ask me to get something from my room, and to my surprise, this is what I saw on my cupboard:

Can u see the messages ???

A zoomed in picture of ONE of the message….

… and another message…

Open up the cupboard:

What is that sitting on top of my jewelery box???

A sweet message from him…

It’s a USB heart shaped pendant with necklace which I saw in a magazine which I CASUALLY say that it’s pretty. He remembered! I myself have forgotten about it. He said he bought it about a month ago…

Awww… isn’t he sweet???

Think that valentine’s surprises ends here? Think again. Around evening, he told me to stay in my room as he wanted to prepare dinner. He cooked us both a scrumptious meal for 2 which looks like this:

He made steak, mashed potatoes, and seafood salad.

…Yummies in his room…

Yes, it’s candle light diner in his room. But I am equally as happy as having candle light dinner in some high class restaurant which you gotta pay ten times more during valentine’s day.

Can you not feel the sweet-ness in your heart just by gazing into the light?

We had a romantic dinner in his room. With wine, candles and kisses.

Okay, enough surprises for a day. It was more than I could handle. Getting ready for bed, another surprise awaits….

A box of chocolates, 2 glasses of wine… before bed time

Spending the 2nd valentine’s day with him, he is still full of surprises. Thanks, darling. For making me the happiest girl ever. Being loved is one of the greatest feeling a girl could ever experience. Smiles all over even when I’m asleep (Duh, can i not smile ? ). Still think that the more expensive your gift is, the more happier she’ll be? We’re merely students, and I’m as happy as can be. Think that I’m easy to please? Ask any girl to read this, and ask them what they think. It’s not about how much the gifts are, it’s the thought and effort that counts! Well, of course, still, there’s a certain amount of money involved ;-p

What is that I hear? Valentine’s day has passed for almost a month now, why am I bringing all of this up? Jeng, jeng jeng… Because… this…

just turned up on my doorstep yesterday requesting me to sign for it! Okay, you can guess by now, that my favorite color is pink, which is why during my college days, Alex given me the nickname: Pinky Koay. No, don’t get me wrong. I’m not close to the guys at that time… just classmates la. He gave me this nickname coz my clothes is mostly in pink.

You guys must be thinking: Ceh.. all girls oso like pink. Not the same ok? Pink got different pink wan. Got hot pink, got the geli pink, got baby pink… etc… And my darling took the trouble to look around for the perfect MY pink keyboard for me. And not simply anyhow mix mix color keyboard… The chio-est my favourite pink color with alot of functions on top wan k?

This is supposedly to be my another surprise valentine’s day present. But due to trouble and difficulties in shipment, it arrived yesterday. I was still surprise nevertheless. And happy! Extremely happy that my eyes were wet. *blush*  Nothing beats the feeling of being loved and treasured. So, thinking this matter is worth blogging, So, here it is! Below are more pictures of my latest “surprise” just to make your mouth water laaaa…

Still in the packaging. But a closer look.

A closer look at the package. Got stamp that says original ‘Sanrio’ brand wan ok? Doesn’t matter oso, coz I love it so so so much!

Without packaging. I know it looks like it, but it doesn’t feel cheap or low quality wan okay? When you type, it’s very soft touch and silent wan. Was using Logitech keyboard before this, and this is way much better… in terms of functions and quality la. In terms of looks, no need to say redi, this one win anytime!

One more last look… yipee~!

At last, this is how my desk looks now:

Haha..  Even the pink pen is bought by my darling.

We, the human race are part of the circle of life.  We eat meat and vegetables in order to survive. Cows eat grass to survive, and when we die, we decompose which benefits the plants. God has placed CERTAIN animals as food for us humans. Everything on earth, has a purpose.

This news might have been speculating across the internet but no matter how many times I read this, it never fails to disturb me. Recently on Facebook, I come across a group whereby you join it to show support. If you happen to have a facebook account, join it to know more.

To those who don’t have a Facebook account, here are some pictures from that group that I would like to share with you.

A picture of a rabbit skinned alive. Still hold it head up and grasping for air and waits for death.

Multiple cats put into small cages. The animals can spend hours or days lying jam packed in tiny cages on top of one another without food or water, watching other cats and dogs being tortured and killed in front of them – the smell of fear, pain and death constantly in their nostrils.

Locked in a cage so small, that the poor thing can’t even stand up. Even chickens about to slaughter could stand up in their cage.

This really broke my heart. Look at the two front legs broken and twisted to the opposite direction.

Notice the ears missing and roasted. Legs without paws.
When I first came across this page, I cry so hard and just could not fall asleep that night. I say a little prayer to the Lord asking why He allowed this to happen. Call me emo,  call me soft, this really really breaks my heart. So much so that I am ready to give up studying IT and study veterinarian instead.  Being a animal lover and having a furry son, I really really hope all this could stop and I wanna be part of saving more animals not only animals in these situations, but sick ones too.

It seems that they make these animals suffer before killing just to get their adrenaline pumping so their meats would have a better texture. Yea, we do eat meats like pork, beef, chicken, etc. But the main key point of it is that they are killed right away. One quick death. Not the kind of torture these poor animals go through only to end up on people’s dining table. Dogs are man’s best friend. Let me assure you, this is not just a phrase. It is REAL. They know their owner’s every emotion. They sit by your side when you’re sad, jump and run for joy when you’re happy, try their very best to please you.

Even if you’re not a dog lover, this is just wrong to begin with. Torturing poor animals to satisfy our taste buds just ain’t right.
What makes us human so special that we have the right to torture these animals just to satisfy our food cravings? Is it because we’ve evolved? Is this the price of evolution? Not to forget, we’re mammals as well. Just because we wear clothes and could think and survive in most situations, does that give us the right to play God and do whatever pleases us? As I mentioned earlier, everything God does, there’s a purpose. Are dogs meant to be eaten? Even if it is, do they have to suffer just so that their meats taste better for us humans?

Nice weather. A little sun shine but windy too! I’ve always preferred cold to hot weather, which is why I loath staying in Malaysia because it’s HOT all year round! But still, I love and proud of Penang. No matter which part of the world I end up, I’d would never leave Penang permanently. I grew up in this place. This is my roots, where I come from.

My question today is this ~ What makes man a man?

It is not the way (s)he’s born, but the way he chooses and make decisions.

A question has been playing in my head while I’m studying intensely for my exams these days. Does everyone know their path (like what they wanna do for their whole life) when they leave high school? How does one knows definitely what his/her passion is at a mere age of say… 18yrs? Most teenagers continue their education today because it’s just the right thing to do. Everyone does that. A small number of people knows what they’re gonna be when they grow up but majority of today’s people don’t. What if we regret the course we’re in? We’re gonna waste our parent’s hard earn money. A person can have many interests, e.g.: gardening, cooking, computers, etc. How are we gonna choose which course suitable for us depending on interest before pursuing it by entering college? People say, choose something that you’re good at. But hey, what if your hidden talent doesn’t show before you enter college?

It’s sad to say this, but most people just go with the flow and do the “right” thing: finish high school, college, uni, work routinely (9 to 5 job), get a job, car, marry, children, die. Your life is then complete. What is our purpose in life? Is that circle a routine and considered ‘normal’ just because everyone is doing it?

I hereby would like to urge readers to step out of this routine. Do not worry about which course to take after high school just because everyone’s doing it. If you’re not sure about what you want, just relax and get a temporary job first. If that job doesn’t interest you, and you find yourself waiting for sign out time to get home, then I suggest you go on job hoping. Take 10 years if you must. Only pursue it if you’re absolutely sure if that is what you want to do for the rest of your life. Even worst, never go for fancy names of the course like: biotech or aerodynamics course because it makes you sound smart.

We’ve gotta admit. Everyone will eventually die and leave this world one day. No matter where we’re going after we die, we wanna leave a so call mark in this world. Do you wanna be remembered? If so, start stepping out of the normal, ordinary realm.

I would want my life to be meaningful. On the day I die, I would wanna remember who I’ve helped, who’s life I gave meaning to. Did I enjoy my life here on earth while I’m on it? That way, I would leave with no regrets.

Heck, I do not need to drive a fancy car or live in a palace or earn all the money in the world to be remembered. These things would stay here on earth when I die. If these things I’m after, on the day I die, I’m gonna ask this question: “What did I do my entire life? Where did everything I’ve work my entire life for gone to? I’ve saved every nick and penny to buy this enormous place just to live comfortably. Did I get to enjoy my hard earn money?”

We only live life once. Live it to the fullest. Human life is short. Enjoy it while you can. Do you know how big this world really is? With so much to see and learn, we really don’t have limited time as our life time is short. Humans have the means and capacity to reach out the other side of the world and learn different cultures. (We’ve invented airplane. What more do you want?) I once asked a back packer, why do you back pack? Isn’t it difficult to go country by country, stopping at some places to work odd jobs like in farms, or laborer in construction sites when you run out of money. Is visiting everywhere really worth all the hard work? (He’s a chef back in his home country) He said, I just love sitting down with a group of people all from different places and talking about their home country, or their backpacking experiences, is better than reading a book. These experiences, are something where you can’t find in books. So yes, all these hard work (I’m working part-time in the same farm as him to support my living expenses while studying) is worth it in exchange of all the knowledge that money can’t buy. (Even books can be bought)

*yawnnn…*

Woke up at 4am to pee today. Not knowing why I couldn’t fall back to sleep, I obediently woke up to do some revision. It’s exam week. I guess I was being anxious about not completing my study plan. (Been lazy and watching dramas… haha)

Logged into my comp, I start my day with reading emails, checking out facebook, etc. Really, I must admit, FB brought me closer to a lot of long lost friends. Some, I haven’t seen since high school, and man! I couldn’t believe my eyes. I’ve left high school for about 6 yrs now and I realized that 6 yrs really does a lot of difference. Some friends I couldn’t recognize!

You know when we’re kids or teenagers and we have a group of friends and several best friends and how we vowed to stay best friends forever? Hahaha… it happens so some, but not all. Sure, I do still keep in touch with a few friends from high school. (One of them is my best friend) But with everyone from high school all scattered across the globe, it’s hard to have reunions of all high school friends not to mention organizing one! Taking a walk down memory lane is sure to bring a smile to your face. Thinking of all the silly things we’ve done, the mistakes we made, the things we say…

Especially girls, we need girlfriends no matter what. Sure, we’ll not be as close as we use to be when life circumstances separates us from our best friends, but still keep in touch, even once in a while. Coz’ you’ll never know when they need u or when u need them.

Okay, I’m babbling already. Better dive back into my Operating System books now. Although I stressed, I’m beginning to find interest in blogging. Well, not as good as pro-bloggers like kennysia or xiaxue, but hey, writing down what I feel here is also a way of expressing myself to the world. Haha!

Women have strengths that amaze men.

They bear hardships and they carry burdens,

but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.

They sing when they want to cry.

 

 

They cry when they are happy

and laugh when they are nervous.

They fight for what they believe in.

They stand up to injustice.

 

They don’t take ‘no’ for an answer

when they believe there is a better solution.

 

They go without, so their family can have.

They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

 

They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel

and cheer when their friends get awards.

They are happy when they hear about

a birth or a wedding.

 

Their hearts break when a friend dies.

They grieve at the loss of a family member,

yet they are strong when they

think there is no strength left.

They know that a hug and a kiss

can heal a broken heart.

Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you

to show how much they care about you.

 

The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.

 

They bring joy, hope and love.

 

They have the compassion and ideas.

They give moral support to their

family and friends.

 

Women have vital things to say

and everything to give.

 

HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.